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Why I join in the effort to pray this Sunday for #BlackLivesMatter
This Sunday has been a day set aside for prayer. The request has come from two significant places that affect my own ministry: the Church of God in Christ and then the General Council of the Assemblies of God. Together they are asking for churches to pray this Sunday for racial reconciliation and justice. We will pray for justice. We…
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What is “PC”?
“PC” in the current context stands for “political correctness.” Definition: PC is what you are when you give an opinion contrary to mine.
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#BlackLivesMatter
Statement of Assemblies of God General Superintendent George O. Wood Encouraging Participation with Church of God in Christ in Observing Black Lives Matter Sunday Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. of the Church of God in Christ has asked COGIC churches to observe Black Lives Matter Sunday this coming Sunday, December 14, 2014. As Bishop Blake’s friend and counterpart in the…
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Thoughts on Prayer — Henri Nouwen
Praying means to stop expecting from God that same small-mindedness which you discover in yourself. To pray is to walk in the full light of God, and to say simply without holding back, “I am a man [or a woman] and you are God.” At that moment, conversion occurs, the restoration of the true relationship. Man is not the one…
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Why my city rocks
I love reflecting on the city where I pastor because there are so many things going on that are RIGHT. They are not totally right all the time, but there are things that defy current trends. For instance, Columbia Heights is on the very low end of “affluence” in the Twin Cities. Rock bottom for the metro area, I believe.…
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Thought for the day — Henri Nouwen
Through the Spirit we have an opportunity in this moment to see something powerful happen. May we hear the Spirit and act accordingly.
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Resting in the presence of Jesus
I attended a college Christmas choral concert last Sunday. It was a time of rest for my spirit. This particular song from the 18th Century (music is more contemporary, by Elizabeth Poston) gave my soul rest and worship: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree 1. The tree of life my soul hath seen, Laden with fruit and always green: The trees…
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The prophetic voice
As I ponder Daniel 2 this week to prepare for next Sunday: 1. Can we, as believers, learn to speak to the culture? 2. Can we hear from God to speak to the culture? 3. Can we boldly believe we WILL hear from God to speak to the culture?
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Experts everywhere
If I need to know more about something, I’m so grateful for the experts I find on social media. Hundreds of millions of experts on: — The football championship — St. Nick — Grand juries — Race relations — Proper chokeholds — Reconciliation — Sound biblical exegesis Is this a great day to be alive or what?
